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The I-Cubs got a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth off of starter Brad Mills to knock off Nashville 4-2. Mills went six innings and allowed four runs while striking out nine. Jeff Bianchi went 3-for-5 with a double to lead the Sounds offense. Kevin Mattison doubled and homered in four at bats. Robinzon Diaz was 2-for-4 with a double and shortstop Hector Gomez also had a 2-for-4 game.

Jed Bradley struggled in his first Double-A start and the Stars fell to Jackson 9-6. Bradley allowed six runs, four earned, on nine hits in four innings of work. Jason Rogers hit his fifth home run of the season, and also added a double as part of a 2-for-5 night. Adam Weisenburger went 3-for-4, Shawn Zarraga doubled twice and drew a base on balls and Kentrail Davis went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks.

Brevard allowed a pair of late runs to break open a 4-4 tie and fell to Charlotte 6-4. Tyler Wagner started and took the loss after allowing five runs, four earned, in 5.2 innings. Orlando Arcia picked up half of the Manatees hits, going 4-for-5 with a double and a home run. Tyrone Taylor added his 22nd double of the year and drew a walk in five plate appearances while Yadiel Rivera doubled and walked as well.

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The Timber Rattlers were off on Tuesday. They open up a three game series with the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Fox Cities Stadium on Wednesday evening at 6:35 pm.

The Brewers got solo home runs from Franly Mallen and Nicolas Pierre as they routed the Angels 11-4. Pierre finished the game going 3-for-5 with a double to go along with his home run and scored three runs. Mallen also scored three times for the Brewers. Yerald Martinez went 3-for-5 with a triple and Johel Atencio and Juan De Los Santos each picked up two hits, including a double. Rodrigo Benoit started and gave up three runs, one earned in 4.2 innings. Melvin Tejada followed Benoit and worked the final 4.1 allowing just one run on two hits to earn the victory.

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